ticklishness
/ˈtɪk.lɪʃ.nəs/
noun
- The quality of being sensitive to tickling; the state of easily feeling ticklish sensations.
- Her ticklishness made it impossible for her brother to give her a hug without her laughing.
- The doctor noted the patient's ticklishness during the physical exam.
- Some people lose their ticklishness as they get older.
- The quality of being delicate, sensitive, or requiring careful handling (of a situation or topic).
- The ticklishness of the negotiation meant every word had to be chosen carefully.
- He was unaware of the ticklishness of the subject until he saw everyone's uncomfortable faces.
- The ticklishness of the political climate made open discussion difficult.
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